Watering indoor plants - water softner problem?

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Watering indoor plants - water softner problem?

Answer 1

if you use a dehumidifier in your house, use the water in the tank when it fills up to water plants

Answer 2

The primary "ingredient" in softners?..... Salt. Salt is a natural enemy of plants, that may be one of the reasons that your plants are not doing so well. In order for a water softner to work correctly you must regularly add rock type salt to it. I would try to save rainwater by afixing collection containers to your downspouts or sometimes as others have said, the outside spigots are not connected to your water softning system.

Answer 3

Water softner removes, breaks down chemicals and trace elements including lime, calcium, etc.



Some of these chemicals are needed by the plant in order for them to remain healthy. Not only that, but the chemicals that soften the water can harm some plants.

Answer 4

I buy bottled water for my inside plants.

Answer 5

If possible, use water that is untreated. Softened water is not ideal for houseplants. You may be able to pull houseplant water out of your system before it goes through the softener -- usually outdoor spigots are routed separately or you may have a drain valve near the bottom of your pressure tank. Trace pipes from where they enter the house. You can tap in to install additional pipe of untreated water to a convenient spot to fill containers for the plants.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

the last i heard was to not use a water softener... something about it taking away ions that the plant needs... sorry don't know the specifics...